The War on Drugs | Austin City Limits Interview

The War on Drugs (Front row, L-R: Anthony La Marca, Adam Granduciel, Eliza Hardy Jones; Back row, L-R: David Hartley, Charlie Hall, Robbie Bennett, Jon Natchez) speak with ACL's Terry Lickona about their latest album, how the pandemic impacted their creative process and more. The War on Drugs' brand new episode premieres January 28, 2023 on PBS. Watch on your local PBS station or stream following the broadcast at pbs.org/austincitylimits
About the Episode
Grammy-winning modern rockers The War On Drugs perform songs from their acclaimed LP I Don’t Live Here Anymore.
About Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits (ACL) offers viewers unparalleled access to featured acts in an intimate setting that provides a platform for artists to deliver inspired, memorable, full-length performances. Now in its 48th Season, the program is taped live before a concert audience from The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. Since its inception, the groundbreaking music series has become an institution that’s helped secure Austin’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL received a rare institutional Peabody Award for excellence and outstanding achievement in 2012.
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[@Ben180173]

Phenomenal band. Absolutely loved the last album.

[@ALXHZ.VISUAL]

Love this band so much

[@ChristofferSkogsmo]

Give us the nine minute harmonias dream jam

[@ThomasKop]

it's on

[@porkchop002]

I had an inkling that was the song he was referring to. What a tune.

[@cookie_monsters411]

Now one of my all time favorite bands ...

[@YruamaZepol]

I loved when they talked about the blizzard in NYC. I was there, and it was amazing and it's true that it was like a communal thing once we all made it
to the venue

[@MrMagooRC]

Saw then twice last year... first at the O2 in London, and then in Hyde Park supporting the Stones. Brilliant as always. Can't wait to see them at the Eden Project this coming June.

[@lifelong5425]

This is creative force of true players....

[@dawnpatrol700]

It's awesome to hear the story of Harmonias Dream, and now they've made it even better - the ACL bonus version is the best I've heard

[@danc.732]

Anthony's sweatshirt is amazing 😂

[@J_Ghotier]

‘Twas

[@kgconstrictors]

Great Musicians and Great People!

[@christopherf.8201]

Great interview! I was lucky to see them twice on this tour. Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa was the best concert I've ever been to. 🙏

[@jefleysen6372]

Yesterday in antwerp, live is live (festival). They are so good, unbelievable. Crowd went out of the roof! Thanks for the great Music and lyrics!

[@creatinovic]

saw them in Berlin 2 weeks ago. had me sobbing throughout the gig. beautiful musicians

[@endevourdaze]

The spirit of a true band equally on and off stage!❤

[@Twod1980]

Gonna be another great year 👍

[@petticlone]

So looking to Paris this summer!

[@jakoboconnor5980]

I was lost in the light that can't be seen
Don't move around in front of me❤❤❤❤

[@jpyesiam]

Son unos genios ... sus álbumes son increíbles y sus directos aún mejores
Les vi el año pasado en el Mad Cool y este año en La Riviera .. siempre que estén de gira iré a verles.... Muy grandes!!!!

[@elryangoslingdelosfeos]

Thanks for giving us such great music, I'm a big fan for a long time, greetings from Mexico, keep making such beautiful music guys.

[@glyntamblin7639]

Just to put it out there they are playing the Eden Project in Cornwall in the Uk in June what an amazing outdoor venue with the back drop of The Biomes

[@darktrain1971]

Really good interview..probably the best one of them altogether.Nice work Terry!

[@podfuk]

What a band, so talented and passionate!

[@joannehack7588]

Thanks for sharing 😎

[@aleister7776]

Charlie!

[@ks8452]

War On Drugs - class act all they way.

[@mariavecera7659]

Love your band awesome

[@bencoelho3]

If you have never seen TWOD live: DO IT!!! You won't regret it! I promise!

[@iwas210]

It's strange, I just recently discovered this band and it's awesome! Although I like it a little harder, but damn - they're great👍🏽

[@motoant]

Legends, great insights!

[@raysantiago3750]

A MASTER PIECE AND MAESTRO. ☝️😎🥁🎸🎻🎤🎷🎫🎟️

[@distractionchannel4954]

@ Montréal 🇨🇦...🎼❤️🎼

[@lyndaframe1986]

❤TWOD I love you all ❤🎶

[@judithbreastsler]

this band looks like how a band is supposed to look

[@firecrackerheart]

i had no idea tom brokaw moved to ACL as an interviewer!

[@Happy_HIbiscus]

😊😊😊😊

[@yoruneko34]

I wasn’t prepared for that amount of curly hair

[@christiangasior4244]

The woman is fine.

[@jeffreys.wagner4460]

dude with the mustache is SO distracting. jesus.

[@jurzeejozee41]

That's Charlie Hall ! IMO, the best rock drummer out there !!

[@letitbe777]

How so?